Kendrick has a 60-46 career record with a 4.21 ERA in 179 games (138 starts). He is 2-1 lifetime against the Padres with a 5.51 ERA in four games (three starts). He is 1-1 with an 11.57 ERA in two games (one start) at Petco Park.

Padres RHP Jason Marquis (9-2, 3.59 ERA)

Marquis will be making his second run at winning a ninth straight decision. Only four Padres have won nine or more decisions. Kevin Brown (1998), LaMarr Hoyt (1985) and Andy Hawkins (1985) all won 11 straight decisions while Andy Benes (1991) won 10 straight. Marquis is 8-0 over his last 11 starts with a 3.22 ERA. He is 6-0 over his last eight starts at Petco Park with a 2.75 ERA. The Padres have won all eight of those starts. The six straight home wins ties the Padres record at Petco Park shared by Adam Eaton (2005) and Jake Peavy (2007). Marquis is 6-8 lifetime against the Phillies with a 5.45 ERA in 26 games (19 starts). He is 6-1 at Petco Park this season with a 3.63 ERA in 10 starts.